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This position is remote from home eligible.
OPLit attorneys promote, advocate for, and protect the agency's legal interests in benefit program litigation arising under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. OPLit attorneys primarily handle federal court cases challenging agency policies, procedures, and benefit/disability claim determinations. OPLit attorneys partner with the DOJ to directly represent SSA in federal district and circuit courts.
08/15/2022 to 08/19/2022
$56,983 - $105,579 per year
The salary range shown above is for BASE SALARY only. Actual salary will be the Base Salary PLUS LOCALITY PAY. See salary note below.
GS 11 - 13
Few vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
SH11608916
670992300
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Salary: GS-11 $56,983 - $74,074 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
GS-12 $68,299 - $88,792 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
GS-13 $81,216 - $105,579 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
NOTE: ADDITIONAL LOCALITY PAY WILL VARY BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. The salary range shown above is for BASE SALARY only. Actual salary will be the Base Salary PLUS LOCALITY PAY. You may view salaries including locality pay at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule
Promotion Potential: GS-14 (This is not a career-ladder position.)
We will consider individuals for the GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13 level based on qualifications and/or experience. NOTE: This is NOT a career ladder position.
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is a permanent, excepted service position that is being filled on a full-time basis. Flextime and/or alternate work schedules may be available.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service may apply. This includes veterans who were separated a few days before the full 3-year period.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be compared to the requirements for the position. It is your responsibility to include all information in your application that is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet the requirements for the position. If there is insufficient/unclear information and/or documentation, your application will be found ineligible.
The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 08/19/2022.
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15). Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit the Vet Guide.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. The updated CFR language is available here. Other qualifying eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.
PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts with the course title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. To qualify, the degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in a foreign institution must be certified as equivalent to coursework completed at a U.S. college or university. Certification of equivalency must be submitted at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential Evaluation Services.
PROOF OF CURRENT BAR MEMBERSHIP: Proof of active Bar Membership (e.g., screen print of your profile from a bar web site which reflects your name and active status, a letter from the bar certifying that you are licensed and authorized to practice law, OR copy of a recent bar card.)
Please submit the required documents and information requested below.
Please note that this announcement is open to attorneys who are members of a bar in good standing only. If you have passed the bar but have not been sworn in or do not have proof of being sworn in, you are not eligible to apply and your application will not be considered.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to include all information needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet the requirements for the position. If there is insufficient information or if you do not include all of the required documents in #1-7 above, you will be found ineligible. This office will not solicit for additional information.
Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Result of qualifications review; (3) Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (4) Selected/Not Selected for the position. Due to the high volume of application received, we will be unable to provide status updates to applicants via email or telephone.
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SSA PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AND CONDUCT NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.
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The Social Security Administration's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks attorneys for its Office of Program Litigation (OPLit). Social Security touches the lives of millions, providing vital services and a social safety net through retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Join the talented and dedicated attorney team supporting these services. OGC is a modern public service law office with a highly-skilled, engaged, and diverse workforce dedicated to protecting SSA's legal interests. We strategically shape a large national workload through effective collaboration and coordination. We offer the opportunity to handle meaningful and challenging legal work in a professional, team-oriented, and flexible work environment.
OPLit attorneys promote, advocate for, and protect the agency's legal interests in benefit program litigation arising under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Primary responsibilities for OPLit attorneys are handling federal court cases challenging agency policies, procedures, and benefit/disability claim determinations. OPLit attorneys partner with the Department of Justice and often serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys to directly represent SSA in federal district and circuit courts. This is appellate-style litigation requiring strong writing aptitude and understanding of administrative law.
